Cisco 8000 Advance Core & Aggregation 100G Upgrade License
Unlock 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities for your Cisco 8000 series core and aggregation network with this advance platform upgrade license.
- Feature Unlock: Gain access to 100G interface support and advanced routing features for enhanced network performance.
- Capacity Expansion: Significantly increase your network's data throughput to support growing traffic demands.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to features and software updates throughout the license subscription period.
- Compliance & Performance: Ensure your network infrastructure meets modern performance standards and operational requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco 8000 series routers, specifically designed to enable 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) connectivity for core and aggregation functions. It unlocks advanced features and capacity, ensuring your network can handle high-volume data traffic efficiently and reliably.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to upgrade their existing Cisco 8000 infrastructure. It is essential for businesses that require high-speed data transport, low latency, and the ability to scale their network backbone to support demanding applications and services.
- 100G Interface Enablement: Activates 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports on supported Cisco 8000 hardware.
- Advanced Feature Access: Unlocks sophisticated routing protocols and traffic management capabilities.
- Subscription-Based: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Scalability: Allows your network to grow and adapt to increasing bandwidth requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network upgrades by enabling higher speeds through software licensing.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to future-proof their network infrastructure with high-speed 100G capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Core Network Connectivity
Enable teams to upgrade their network backbone to 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, supporting increased data throughput. Streamline the transition to higher bandwidth by activating advanced features on existing Cisco 8000 hardware.
data center core, network aggregation, high-traffic routing, service provider edge
Enhance Network Performance for Demanding Applications
Automate the delivery of enhanced network performance required for data-intensive applications and services. Ensure low latency and high throughput for critical business operations by unlocking advanced routing capabilities.
virtualized environments, cloud connectivity, real-time data processing, large file transfers
Future-Proof Network Infrastructure
Streamline the process of scaling network capacity to meet future demands and evolving technology standards. Support the integration of new high-bandwidth services and devices by ensuring your core network is ready.
network expansion projects, technology refresh cycles, bandwidth-intensive services, digital transformation initiatives
Key Features
100 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Support
Significantly increases network bandwidth, enabling faster data transfer and supporting more concurrent users and applications.
Advanced Core and Aggregation Features
Unlocks sophisticated routing protocols and traffic management capabilities essential for high-performance network segments.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides continuous access to software features and updates, ensuring your network remains current and compliant throughout the subscription term.
Cisco 8000 Series Platform Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with specific Cisco 8000 hardware, simplifying the upgrade process and maximizing existing investments.
Scalability for Growing Demands
Allows your network to easily scale to accommodate increasing traffic volumes and future bandwidth needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency networks to support real-time trading, transaction processing, and secure data transmission, making 100G upgrades critical for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly rely on high-bandwidth connectivity for IoT devices, automation, and data analytics, necessitating robust core network upgrades to handle the surge in operational data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of patient data, medical imaging, and telehealth services, requiring high-speed network infrastructure to ensure efficient data access, timely diagnostics, and reliable communication.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions generate and transfer massive datasets for scientific computing, simulations, and collaborative projects, demanding high-capacity core networks to support these intensive workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco 8000 Advance Core & Aggregation 100G Upgrade License?
This is a software subscription license that enables 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) capabilities on compatible Cisco 8000 series routers. It unlocks advanced features for core and aggregation network functions.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco 8000 series routers that support 100G interfaces for core and aggregation roles. Refer to Cisco's compatibility matrix for exact hardware models.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
A subscription license provides continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and support for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring your network remains up-to-date and secure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.